Alief Hastings High School is a public high school in the Alief area of Houston, Texas, United States. Originally Alief Junior-Senior High School, which became Alief Middle School, housed all of the secondary students in the district.
Serving 3,867 students in grades 9-12, Hastings High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings High School's student population of 3,867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 273 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
273 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Hastings High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7660 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings High School's ranking?
Hastings High School is ranked #7660 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hastings High School often compared to?
Hastings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsik High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hastings High School?
The graduation rate of Hastings High School is 86%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hastings High School?
3,867 students attend Hastings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hastings High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings High School?
Hastings High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hastings High School offer ?
Hastings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hastings High School part of?
Hastings High School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hastings High School located?
Hastings High School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
School Reviews
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